Deel is an all-in-one platform that simplifies the complexities of managing an international workforce, handling everything from contracts and onboarding to payroll and compliance. Operating in over 150 countries, Deel helps companies seamlessly hire and pay both independent contractors and full-time employees. The platform has attracted an impressive client base of over 15,000 businesses, including industry leaders like Nike, Subway, Dropbox, and Shopify.
Founded in 2019 by MIT alumni Alex Bouaziz and Shuo Wang, Deel has leveraged the co-founders' entrepreneurial experience and engineering expertise to address the challenges they faced firsthand when building global teams. As Deel expands its offerings to encompass a broader range of HR services, it aims to become the go-to platform for businesses looking to streamline their international operations and access top talent from around the world.
As Deel navigates the complexities of international labor laws and regulations, it must remain vigilant in ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions and proactively address any potential issues that may arise, such as the recent misclassification concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers. Despite these challenges, Deel's impressive growth trajectory and the expanding market for global hiring solutions position suggest strong continued growth in the future.
2019
Founded
1k+
Employees
Series D
Stage
$12B
Latest Valuation
$400-700M
Total Funding
May 11 2022
Last Fundraise
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